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Ecosysteming is the podcast redefining economic development through the lens of equitable entrepreneurship. Join NC IDEA’s Thom Ruhe as he engages with entrepreneurs and experts who are challenging the status quo and driving lasting change. Catch new episodes of Ecosysteming every other Tuesday on all major podcast platforms.
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- The Case for Profitable Social Impact w/ Chip Kennedy | Ep. 52 · 45 min. · Episode 52What if doing good and building a profitable business weren't mutually exclusive? In this episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe sits down with Chip Kennedy, Founder and CEO of…
- From the Lab to the Startup World w/ Ellora McTaggart | Ep. 51 · 47 min. · Episode 51What does it take to turn a scientific discovery into a thriving startup? In this episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe sits down with Ellora McTaggart, Co-Founder and CEO of…
- Coastal Entrepreneurship Is Rising w/ Sophie Dagenais | Ep. 50 · 1 t. 1 min. · Episode 50We are celebrating 50 episodes of the Ecosysteming podcast with Sophie Dagenais, President and CEO of the New Hanover Community Endowment, for a conversation about how…
- The Founder Behind Atlanta's Startup Boom w/ David Cummings | Ep. 49 · 55 min. · Episode 49What do you do after building and selling a hugely successful software company? If you’re David Cummings, you put the vast majority of your wealth back into helping build the…
- The Next Generation of Business Ownership w/ Darryl Lindie | Ep. 48 · 49 min. · Episode 48What happens to a successful business when its owner is ready to retire, but there is no one prepared to take over? On this episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe sits down with…
- From High School to Palantir at 18 w/ Arnav Chauhan | Ep. 47 · 46 min. · Episode 47At just 18 years old, Arnav Chauhan is already challenging the traditional path from high school to college to career. In this episode of #Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe talks with…
- The $82B Opportunity Investors Keep Missing w/ Q. Nicole Vanderhorst | Ep. 46 · 45 min. · Episode 46Episode 46 of #Ecosysteming features a very special guest as host Thom Ruhe sits down with Q. Nicole Vanderhorst, founder and CEO of WH Farms Co., to discuss her journey from…
- Your Best Shot at an NC IDEA Grant w/ Amy Bastian | Ep. 45 · 49 min. · Episode 45This episode of #Ecosysteming offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at NC IDEA’s grantmaking process with Amy Bastian, Vice President of Grants and Programs. With applications for…
- The 25,000 Jobs Hiding in Plain Sight w/ Doug Speight | Ep. 44 · 45 min. · Episode 44Can we destroy PFAS forever chemicals before they reach our drinking water? Doug Speight believes we can. Doug is the CEO of AxNano, a five time technology startup founder, and…
- Are Franchises Worth It? w/ Anna Dey | Ep. 43 · 44 min. · Episode 43Franchising is often overlooked as a path to entrepreneurship, but Anna Dey is redefining what it means to build a business through the franchise model. In Episode 43 of…
- No Coaching Without Capital w/ Talib Graves-Manns | Ep. 42 · 46 min. · Episode 42Episode 42 of #Ecosysteming is a real treat as host Thom Ruhe sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and community builder Talib Graves-Manns. This wide ranging conversation…
- Why $500K Won’t Save Your Startup w/ Stan Parker | Ep. 41 · 44 min. · Episode 41Once known for tobacco and textiles, Winston-Salem is now producing founders and funders that are catching the attention of the entire nation. On Episode 41 of Ecosysteming, host…
- She Is Rebuilding America’s Flower Industry w/ Amy Dunlap | Ep. 40 · 47 min. · Episode 40Episode 40 of Ecosysteming welcomes Amy Dunlap, CEO and Co-founder of Stemz, a Winston-Salem based logistics and technology company connecting U.S. flower farmers with floral…
- A Founder’s Path to a 120K Fellowship w/ Rich Gilliam | Ep. 39 · 46 min. · Episode 39How can a founder fully tap into North Carolina’s entrepreneurial ecosystem? Founder and CEO of Stem Plug, Rich Gilliam, shares his journey on Episode 39 of the Ecosysteming…
- The Rise of the Freelancer w/ Margaret McNab | Ep. 38 · 46 min. · Episode 38Episode 38 of Ecosysteming welcomes Margaret McNab, a longtime friend of the Foundation. Host Thom Ruhe sits down with the Principal and Strategic Advisor of McNab & Company to…
- How One NC Founder Unlocked It All w/ Runbin Dong | Ep. 37 · 42 min. · Episode 37If you are a founder looking for direction on how to tap into the entrepreneurial ecosystem, this episode is for you. Runbin Dong, Founder and CEO of Scale Social AI, knows how…
- The NCInnovation Model Is Here to Stay w/ Michelle Bolas | Ep. 36 · 56 min. · Episode 36Episode 36 of Ecosysteming welcomes a good friend of the Foundation, Michelle Bolas, President and CEO of NCInnovation. What does it take to turn university research into real…
- The Tweener Fund Goes Statewide w/ Scot Wingo & Robbie Allen | Ep. 35 · 49 min. · Episode 352026 has already been a BIG year for NC IDEA and an even bigger one for North Carolina’s startup ecosystem. On this episode of 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨, host Thom Ruhe sits down with Scot…
- Inside Raleigh’s Growth with the Mayor w/ Mayor Janet Cowell | Ep. 34 · 41 min. · Episode 34Episode 34 of Ecosysteming is a must listen as host Thom Ruhe sits down with Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell. Together, they explore what is driving Raleigh and the Triangle’s…
- A New Era of Startup Acceleration in North Carolina w/ Tom Snyder | Ep. 33 · 37 min. · Episode 33Episode 33 of 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 welcomes a familiar face and NC IDEA’s newest team member, Tom Snyder, Vice President of Programs at the Foundation. Host Thom Ruhe joins Tom for a…
